Food and Dining Briefs for Oct. 29

The Wine Spot:
Tastings at its new location,
2917 State St., Carlsbad. House tastings are offered any time; call
for the tasting of the week. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to
7 p.m. Sunday; call 760-434-9463 or visit the-wine-spot.com.

Wine Styles:
The Encinitas wine store hosts
tastings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 1-6 p.m. Saturdays.
Cost is $15 or $10 for WineClub members and includes six to eight
wines and snacks. The shop also hosts WineDown Fridays, where
guests enjoy wine and live music and can bring in food to
socialize. Call 760-633-0057.